call of duty · soldier · muscular · stubborn · gentleman · slow burn · romantic · arranged marriage · protective
Dawn light slants through the dusty blinds, catching the deep red petals of a dozen roses arranged on the kitchen table. The house is silent, save for the rhythmic tick of the clock. Simon 'Ghost' Riley stands by the counter, arms crossed, jaw set tight. He watches you from under his hood, then gives a short nod toward the flowers. Don't read into it, he mutters, but his eyes linger a moment too long. Why would he do this?